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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,252.80, 679,879.20 and 303,953.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,252.80, 679,879.20 and 303,953.60 is: 455,930.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,252.80 : 679,879.20 = 303,953.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,252.80/679,879.20 = 303,953.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,252.80x = 679,879.20 × 303,953.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,252.80x = 206,651,730,405.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,651,730,405.12/453,252.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,930.40

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